University profile
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Callaghan, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
About
Why study at The University of Newcastle, Australia?
The University of Newcastle is a public research university in New South Wales whose main campus sits in bushland at Callaghan, on the edge of the city of Newcastle. Established in 1965 as the autonomous successor to Newcastle University College, it teaches across engineering and environment, health and medicine, business and law, education and the creative arts.
At a glance
The University of Newcastle, Australia in numbers
- 3Campuses
- 1965Founded
- #244QS World Ranking 2027
- #295THE World Ranking 2026
- 37,000Students
- #30THE Impact 2026
Rankings
How it ranks
#244
QS World University Rankings 2027
#295
Times Higher Education World Rankings 2026
#30
Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Rankings 2026
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Where you'll study
Campus locations
Callaghan Campus
The original campus for the University of Newcastle, Callaghan is a beautiful mix of award-winning, architecturally designed buildings sitting across 140 hectares in a natural setting. Our relaxed campus environment allows you to study free from distraction.
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Newcastle City Campus
The University of Newcastle plays an important part in the renewed sense of vibrancy in the Newcastle CBD and our Newcastle City campus is very much at the centre of the city's burgeoning arts scene.
Port Macquarie
A smaller regional campus on the New South Wales mid-north coast.
Funding
Scholarships
Ask your counsellor which of these you may be eligible for — they'll confirm the details before you apply.
- International Excellence Scholarship
- Newcastle Citizens' Scholarship
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